Research Software Engineer (Indigenous Identified Position)

About Us

ACCESS-NRI, Australia’s climate simulator, delivers world-class computer simulations for climate, weather and Earth systems, specifically designed for Australia and the Southern Hemisphere. ACCESS-NRI is a collaborative venture between Government agencies, partner Universities and the Australian research community to support development, maintenance and access to the national climate and weather models for researchers and decision makers. ACCESS-NRI is enabled by Australian Government investment through the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS). Hosted at ANU, ACCESS-NRI aims to understand and predict Australia’s climate and weather to provide information that can be used to safeguard Australia’s future. 

At the heart of ACCESS is a community of Research Software Engineers with a range of skills including high-performance computing and data (HPCD), climate and Earth system model development, advanced visualisation, model optimisation, software management best practices, model evaluation and data management. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of Earth system models, climate change and high-performance computing and data to help address major challenges facing society. 

ACCESS-NRI provides a supportive and enriching workplace for its staff through its strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and wellbeing initiatives. 

The Role

The roles combine ongoing support and maintenance with the development of new capabilities and longer-term projects. You will work closely with researchers, data stewards, software engineers and infrastructure specialists across a diverse range of technical and non-technical backgrounds. Strong collaboration, communication and organisational skills are therefore essential. We are looking for someone with attention to detail, flexibility, and the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and approaches. Experience with a specific skillset is less important than curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to contribute across a collaborative and cross-disciplinary environment. 

ACCESS-NRI offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of climate science and research software engineering, with strong support for professional development and opportunities to broaden your skills across both domains.

What you'll bring:

• A curious mindset and a genuine drive to help others.
• Strong understanding of the underlying physics, with expertise in one or more of the following: Atmosphere, Land Surface and Regional and Coastal Ocean modelling
• Experience developing research software in Linux on high-performance computing (HPC) environments, following best practices for software development, version control (e.g., Git/GitHub), testing and publication.
• Commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace that values diversity, equity and inclusion.

The examples above are a guide only and are not the formal selection criteria. Applicants should address the Selection Criteria in the Position Description, drawing on their relevant skills, experience and transferable knowledge.

For further information, please contact Heidi Nettelbeck (Atmosphere Team Lead): heidi.nettelbeck@anu.edu.au, Claire Carouge (Land Surface Team Lead): claire.carouge@anu.edu.au or Helen Macdonald (Regional and Coastal Ocean Team Lead): helen.macdonald@anu.edu.au

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities at the ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/diversity-inclusion/aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-employment

ANU values diversity and inclusion and believes employment opportunities must not be limited by socio-economic background, race, religion or gender. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/diversity-inclusion.

Application Information

To apply for this role, please ensure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the Selection Criteria in the Position Description, highlighting relevant skills and experience.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least two referees, preferably including a current or previous supervisor. If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

You are not expected to meet every criterion. We encourage applications from people with relevant or transferable skills and experience who are excited by the opportunity to support innovative research and advance climate modelling.

Please note: The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.